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Nardina Domestica - Sacred Bamboo
I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A NICE SPECIMEN OF THE ABOVE BONSAI AND WOULD APPRECIATE SOME ADVICE ABOUT PRUNING OPTIONS. CAN THE SACRED BAMBOO BE PRUNED TO PROMOTE NEW GROWTH? IF SO, HOW HARD AND WHEN? (I LIVE IN ESSEX, SOUTH EAST UK).
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[IBC] Nardina Domestica - Sacred Bamboo
From Josie
I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A NICE SPECIMEN OF THE ABOVE BONSAI AND WOULD APPRECIATE SOME ADVICE ABOUT PRUNING OPTIONS. CAN THE SACRED BAMBOO BE PRUNED TO PROMOTE NEW GROWTH? IF SO, HOW HARD AND WHEN? (I LIVE IN ESSEX, SOUTH EAST UK). ------------------- Josie, Your Nandina, which is called Heavenly Bamboo here and in the garden books I have, should do well in your area with reasonable protection if the frost gets heavy and lasts long. I lived in UK in your general area for 3 years and had Nandina in the garden. In a bonsai pot it would need more consideration for any harsh weather; nevertheless, it is an outdoor plant that you may want to protect from "drowning" rains too. My method is to put a clear plastic bag over it - leaving some space open at the bottom, or setting it under a protective shrub. Pruning I usually do only in the spring when I cut off at the base those pesky new starts that won't improve the looks of the bonsai. Sometimes I snip a straggly branch at the top. My experience with fertilizing the plant was to be very conservative as it responded with too much, too lengthy growth. It does like warmth and some sun, but does well in some shade, so protect it from any very hot sun (which I do not recall experiencing there Heavenly or sacred bamboo titles were given because of the asian use in temple gardens, but according to my garden book it was also used in secular gardens. I think it is a lovely, graceful bonsai; I have two to enjoy. Best of luck with yours. Lynn Lynn Boyd, Oregon, USA ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Lisa Kanis++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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